School Counselor 2026-2027 SY

Position School Counselor 2026-2027 SY Type Public Location Urban Job ID 133713 County East Maricopa Posted April 21, 2026 Contact Information Madison School District 5601 N. 16th Street Phoenix, AZ 85016 District Website Contact Human Resources Phone: 602-664-7900 Fax: 602-609-6768 District Email Job Description Position Title: School Counselor 2026-2027 school year, One Year position only Length of Work Yr: 9 months Salary Range: Certified Other Salary Range Placement based on education and experience Department: Madison Simis/Student Services Reports To: School Principal and Director for Student Services SUMMARY To promote student success, provide preventative services and respond to identified student needs by implementing a comprehensive school-based counseling program that addresses academic and positive personal/social development of students. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Other duties may be assigned. Responsibilities shall include, but not be limited to, the following: Provide individual and group counseling to meet the developmental, preventive, and remedial needs of students Assist all students, individually or in groups, in developing academic and personal/social skills, goals and plans Use appropriate counseling processes and techniques for individual and group counseling sessions Follow up individual and group counseling to monitor student progress Use appropriate assessment and diagnostic procedures for determining and structuring individual and group counseling services Provide and support prevention programs including violence prevention, conflict resolution, anti-bullying strategies, peer mediation, and character education Measure results of the comprehensive school counseling program and activities and share results with relevant stakeholders Assist administrator with investigating and assigning consequences for conduct referrals, incident reports and disruptive behavior Monitor student academic performance, behavior, and attendance and assists with appropriate interventions Consult and collaborate effectively with parents/guardians regarding students identified concerns and needs Serve as a liaison between school personnel and home for children with special circumstances and/or needs Maintain records of counseling and protect the confidentiality of student records and student information Accurately and appropriately interpret and utilize student data for shared decision making Implement an effective referral and follow up process as needed Monitor and case manage progress for targeted students Participate on assessment teams and analyze data for decision making Develop and coordinate 504 plans for identified students Review Individualized Education Plans and ensure mandated timeframes for collaboration are followed Utilize district data systems to collect and analyze data relative to attendance, behavior and achievement Use available technology resources to enhance the school counseling program Assist staff with strategies and methodologies to determine how to best meet the academic, social, emotional and developmentally appropriate needs of students Collaborate, consult, and coordinate with community agencies and provide referrals on behalf of students and families Serve on the Crisis Team and provide crisis management and intervention, when needed Perform staff development and parent education and training as it relates to the school counseling program Participate on Mandatory Reporting Team Coordinate State Testing for the site and serve as a liaison between the teachers, administration and district assessment coordinator Attend extra curricular school events to build relationships with students, parents, and community at large Participate in professional development activities to improve knowledge, skills and support site-based training Adhere to laws, policies, procedures and ethical standards of the school counseling profession Perform all other duties or serve on district and site based committees as assigned by administrator QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS Master's Degree in Education related field AZ Counselor Certificate AZ IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card Three years exemplary teaching experience, preferred Demonstrated leadership skills Other Position Type:Full-Time Salary:$65,443 to $84,955 Per Year Job Categories Student Services > School/Guidance Counselor